Flying East!


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Cowboys ride their horses casually into the sunset so I thought I'd do the opposite. I'll fly conqueringly into the rising sun instead, but not on my hoverboard, I'm not Marty (get that Freitag?)! My husband and I are indeed moving to China where new adventures and new challenges await, like accessing the Internet I'm used to for instance, that'll be fun!

For almost 7 years now I've had the immense honour and pleasure to play AND work on my one most favouritest MMO of all time (I'm making my very own Grammar policing instincts cringe with horror right now but the superlative is worth it).

I've been able to live on two different continents thanks to that very game and meet many amazing people from all walks of life and from all over the world.

It still strikes me as odd when I see how some people still disparage the role of games in our modern society. While I understand the dangers, I have seen first-hand what effect our game has had on a lot of people, not to mention myself! Games like ours bring people together. Games like ours foster the type of communities where people would know and befriend their neighbours. You may not always see eye to eye with them but they're your friends all the same. And I have made friends for life thanks to our game

I don't know how often I'll be able to access my newly created Titan Weapons droid or my Street Justice bandit or any of my now retired characters from China but I will definitely be logging in from time to time to see the amazing things the team is working on come to fruition! What with Dark Astoria, one of my favourite areas, getting spookier and increasingly more captivating story arcs (I read the mission texts, I do!) that our talented designers conjure out of thin air for us.

Thank you to all of you whom I've crossed path with during the past 7 years. Thank you for treating me as one of you on my personal characters (you couldn't know it was me but still ) and thank you for treating me with respect on my Avatea.

Zai jian!

P.S.: I'm not actually leaving today but Zwillinger forced me, he forced me to post it today so he had a reason to get me on Ustream, woe is me


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I am a bad, bad man.

In all seriousness,

During my career I've had the privilege to work with several talented and passionate Community Professionals. Tia, you are, without a doubt, right there at the top of my list. The City of Heroes Community has been blessed to have in you a voice that is always friendly, caring and positive and I have been made the better through my time spent working with you.

Although we're searching for someone to fill Tia's position, know that we will never replace our Avatea.

Besides, where on Earth are we going to find someone who speaks 30 languages fluently, knows COH like the back of their hand and says "Purple" so...interestingly!

Thank you for all that you've contributed to CoH Avatea, you will be missed.


Andy Belford
Community Manager
Paragon Studios

 

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Sorry to lose you, Avatea, may good fortune follow you wherever you go.


 

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You will be immeasurably missed, Avatea! You have always been so kind, supportive, and generous to us over the years. Bless you and your husband in your next adventure and in all things.

With love and friendship,
@Mr. Wentworth


 

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*cry*


Will miss you Avatea!
But i wish you the best of luck in China! New adventures!


 

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You will be forever missed, Avatea.

You were one of the first people I had the pleasure of meeting in this community, and your loss will be felt for time to come.

The person, whoever it is, who follows after you, has the daunting task of trying their best to be half the amazing, kind, generous person you are.

I am proud to call you friend, after our many meetings at conventions, and hope that all goes well.

With Sincere Gratitude,

AJ aka Arbiter Fabulous


PS: While you are over there, mind beating up the gold farmers?


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Awww!

Bye Avatea! You are going to be sorely missed. Zwill aptly sums up my thoughts. I wish you all the best and hope you'll pop back into the CoH universe from time to time!


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AHH! You will be missed greatly, dear lady! We've so enjoyed working with you on Real World Hero the past couple of years and I know that your generous nature will continue to serve you well, wherever you set your bags down next.

Safe journeys, many blessings and much love!

~Sultry Siren (aka Mrs. Wentworth)


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Is it bad that when I saw this I thought, "ooh, devs are coming out to the East Coast!"




Good bye and good luck to you and your family Avatea!


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Best of luck in the future Av! You really were one of the best reps we've had on this game! Please do pop in from time to time!


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Good luck in your new adventure Avatea, you will be sadly missed in CoH.

Please do drop by from time to time!


 

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My time at Paragon Studios has been fairly short, but when I arrived, I knew that Avatea was an extremely talented person from whom I had the opportunity to learn a great deal. I've endeavored to make the most of this chance, and I've learned a great deal. However, there certainly hasn't been enough time for me to learn anywhere close to all you do (languages notwithstanding ).

I will miss you as a coworker, a friend, and a teacher. But on the bright side, this will give me yet another reason to go back to Asia, and another person to visit while I'm there.

I wish you all the best.


Kevin Callanan
Community Specialist
Paragon Studios

 

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May the best of your past be the worst of your future. I have enjoyed your perspectives and activity within our community and would like to thank you for all you've done for us.

Be Well and Good Luck in your new life in China.

~Shadow


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This sucks. Ava, you've been with us a very long time. Best wishes.


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Aww, you will be greatly missed, Avatea!
My wife and I enjoyed meeting you in New York! And having you on the community team has been (well, not to put it too much on the nose) SUPER!
I was really looking forward to running into each other at another meet and greet some time. Hopefully we'll all run into each other somewhere around the world again!
Your next adventure truly does sound like a fun one, so best of luck and do please keep in touch!!


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I met you once at Comic Con, you seem like a very Nice Person and we are going to miss you, please take care, You are one of my Favorite Devs.


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I re-sub, and a redname promptly leaves... I wonder if it's a sign? :/

Take care! Good luck in China!


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Yep.

This is really doom.

 

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Bon chance Avatea!!!


 

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Good luck to you, Avatea! It was nice meeting you and working with you. You will be greatly missed.


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Take care Avatea and good luck in China.

You will be missed.


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We will deeply miss your presence. I have loved talking with you at the focus group, other events and the pummit. You've done a FANTASTIC job. Thank you for it all!


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